Beteiligte: | , , |
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In: | Journal of African Media Studies, 2, 2010, 2, S. 173-192 |
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Intellect
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Medientyp: | Artikel, E-Artikel |
Umfang: | 173-192 |
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ISSN: |
2040-199X
1751-7974 |
DOI: | 10.1386/jams.2.2.173_1 |
veröffentlicht in: | Journal of African Media Studies |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Schlagwörter: | |
Kollektion: | Intellect (CrossRef) |
<jats:p>There is a general consensus that media are an essential element of democracy if they fulfil particular quality requirements in their reporting. Abundant literature deals with media quality from a theoretical perspective, but empirical knowledge on journalistic practice with regard to its role in democratization is rare, and this is even more so in the case of African countries. First, this article seeks to assess the quality of radio in Liberia, which is the country's most popular medium. Second, the article tests a specific methodology in order to measure the contribution of radio to democracy. It argues that radio stations in Liberia strongly differ in their quality, each with specific shortcomings. These findings are confirmed by interviews with civil society representatives and by audience research.</jats:p> |